View Full Version : FARNBOROUGH 2012 - Airbus Military pulls A400M out of flying display
Warmtoast
5th Jul 2012, 16:02
Report here: FARNBOROUGH: Airbus Military pulls A400M out of flying display (http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/farnborough-airbus-military-pulls-a400m-out-of-flying-display-373767/) that because of engine problems A400M will be on static display only at this year's FIA. This mirrors problems at last year's Paris airshow.
Supposedly the A400M was to be formally named "Atlas" at the RIAT tomorrow, but given it's problems a more suitable name should be allocated perhaps - suggestions to Airbus - not me!
theboywide
5th Jul 2012, 16:37
In fairness to airbus it's still a developmental aircraft. When's a test program ever run smoothly! They're still providing a static and not flying as they need to press on with the test program to meet delivery milestones.
It's a capable beast that will be well received by the RAF but doubtless there will be the naysayers, just like there was when the herc J was introduced!
Give the mighty Grizzly a chance!
Fournierf5
6th Jul 2012, 00:14
Supposedly the A400M was to be formally named "Atlas" at the RIAT tomorrow
. . . probably just better to add a 't' on the end at some stage. . . just a thought!
Or take the t out of the middle!
NutLoose
6th Jul 2012, 00:37
I heard the UK version was going to be called the Roadmap as we cannot stretch to the full Atlas
TheWizard
6th Jul 2012, 08:22
Well, it's landed at RIAT now so I guess it is going ahead today.
The Russian Knights have apparently cancelled. Two Su-27s from the team were due to attend with one in the flying display.
Google Translation from the Russian Knights website
July 5, 2012 16:30
"Russian Knights" does not fly to the world's largest air show in Farnborough. Two hours ago it was officially confirmed by the Russian Foreign Ministry. According to the report, the famous aerobatic team was not given British visas. The fact that the participation of Russian aces in the cabin under threat, spoke on Tuesday.
Press release Link - Russian (http://www.russianknights.ru/ru/press)
Pontius Navigator
6th Jul 2012, 09:09
How about Earth that might fit it to a T.
ExRAFRadar
6th Jul 2012, 11:44
Nutloose - :D
A 1982 project which the Belgians hope to introduce to service in 2018. Makes the Typhoon look like a rushed job!